Business Integrity Lead - Global Investigations

JOB TITLE: Business Integrity Lead – Global Investigations

LOCATION: UniOps Bangalore

ABOUT UNILEVER:

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.

Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job

At Unilever, our commitment to “Value with Values” requires ongoing efforts to embed a culture of integrity across our entire operational footprint including our acquired businesses. This implies significant efforts to prevent, detect and if necessary, investigate potential concerns relating to our Code of Business Principles and Code Policies (the Code), and to hold individuals accountable where appropriate.  Unilever sets similarly high standards in selecting suppliers and business partners.  Under Unilever’s governance, its newly acquired businesses are required to adopt the Code and its Business Integrity (BI) Framework to address the risks associated with their businesses. 

The Business Integrity Lead – Investigations (“BIO”) is a member of the BI Investigations Group and leads investigations across the globe but with special focus on the “East Zone” comprising Greater Asia. BI Investigations can relate to any of the 24 Code Policies that form the Code of Business Principles but most of the work is done in the broader anti-corruption (conflict of interest, anti-fraud, accurate records, anti-bribery) and respect, dignity and fair treatment areas.  

This role will report to the Global Head of Investigations.

Essential roles and responsibilities include:

Lead investigations reported via hotline or internal channels, ensuring thorough and impartial fact-finding. Develop comprehensive investigation plans, identifying appropriate investigative resources and methodologies. Conduct detailed fact-finding procedures, including interviews, document reviews, and data analysis to uncover relevant information. Identify issues and root causes, ensuring a clear understanding of the circumstances and contributing factors. Prepare detailed investigation reports, summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective actions. Ensure complete and accurate data entry in the management system, maintaining a reliable record of investigation activities. Provide advice and oversight to assigned investigators from various departments such as HR, Finance, and Operations, ensuring the quality and consistency of investigation processes and outputs. Escalate matters as appropriate, providing recommendations on sanctions and mitigation actions to ensure accountability and timely execution of corrective actions. Assure consistency in the application of investigation procedures and standards across different cases and regions. Support the creation of materials, resources and other assets to aid the investigations work across the company. Attend Business Integrity Committees to present cases when required. Although most of the work is related to investigations, the BIO is also expected to be an active member of the BI team’s preventative activities when required. This includes providing training, advising the business on BI matters, collaborating in risk assessments and any other projects.

Essential requirements or qualifications:

• Bachelors degree is required. Legal education and postgraduate education is desired.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in related areas 

• Knowledge and experience in business integrity risk areas, e.g. US FCPA, UKBA and local bribery laws and regulations

• Demonstrated experience in similar role in multinational corporation(s)

• Proven experience in conducting investigations in various areas like harassment, discrimination, fraud, bribery, conflicts of interests, embezzlement, theft etc

• Strong reputation for integrity

• Solid influencing and interpersonal skills in matrix organization

• Good problem-solving skills and logical thinking, ability to evaluate and simplify complex issues

• Ability to exercise good and independent judgment

• Managerial courage and maturity – ability to investigate and  raise potentially sensitive and tense issues when needed to all levels of managers

• Awareness of the current broader ethical agenda including environmental, sustainability, social responsibility, human rights, governance, etc. 

• Full English command, the language of Unilever BI operations, and Spanish or Portuguese as main languages of the region.

At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you!